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Your Smartphone And Sunglasses Could Soon Project Holograms
A chip the size of a TicTac can project images, in 2D or 3D, from everyday objects.
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The Turing Test Measures Something, But It’s Not “Intelligence”
A computer program mimicked human conversation so well that it was mistaken for a real live human, but “machine intelligence” still has a long way to go
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These Batteries Recharge With Waste Heat
A new system developed by a team from Stanford and MIT takes excess heat and turns it into electricity.
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Can a Plane Fly Around the World on Solar Power Alone?
With a wingspan greater than a 747, but weighing less than most cars, the Solar Impulse 2 will attempt to circumnavigate the planet.
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Robotic Truck Convoys Could Change All Kinds Of Transportation
A Silicon Valley startup’s software automates how vehicles react to conditions on the road, offering new possibilities for fuel savings and efficiency
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How New Tech for Ancient Fossils Could Change The Way We Understand Animals
X-ray topography, virtual models and 3D printing are advancing our knowledge of the ancient animals—and modern ones, too
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Lasers Faster Than The Blink Of An Eye Could Change Glass On Our Phones
A new screen-chiseling method will give high-end finishes to low-end phones—and could revolutionize screens in everything from cars to smart watches, too.
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No Batteries Here: New Implants Can Charge Through Your Body’s Own Tissue
A device being tested by Stanford University researchers is the latest in an area of medical development known as “electroceuticals.”
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A team of Swiss researchers has created robots that self-assemble into tables and chairs—but they could also be used to help the elderly and disabled.
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Remembering Massimo Vignelli, the Innovator Who Streamlined Design and Changed the Industry Forever
The famed designer passed away Tuesday at the age of 83
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Can Killer Robots Learn to Follow the Rules of War?
Researchers have set out to learn whether military machines can be programmed to behave morally, and if so, should have the authority to kill on their own
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The Next Wave of Cancer Cures Could Come From Nasty Viruses
The idea of using viruses to fight cancer isn’t new, but recent breakthroughs are offering more promising results
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Plastic That Can Repair Itself
Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing material that will “bleed” to heal damage on hard-to-repair objects.
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Fast Forward: The Alvin Will Make The Ocean More Accessible Than Ever Before
A League of Its Own
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The Pocket Watch Was the World’s First Wearable Tech Game Changer
Google Glass is just the latest in a long line of body-borne technologies designed to enhance our lives
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Why Are People So Comfortable With Small Drones?
The FAA will soon allow commercial drones to fly in U.S. airspace, but researchers have found that they aren’t seen as much of a nuisance at all
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What Would You Do With A Drone?
As the potential drone applications grow, so does the build-your-own drone movement
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Kari Byron: Star of Mythbusters and Host of Science Channel’s Head Rush
2014 “Future Is Here” Featured Speaker
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2014 “Future Is Here” Featured Speaker
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George Takei: Actor, Social Justice Activist, Social Media Mega-Power, Author & Broadway Star
2014 “Future Is Here” Featured Speaker
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